Tag: Liabilities

  • Merchantability

    Merchantability in the United States Implied Warranty of Merchantability Definition in Plain-English Law Implied Warranty Of Merchantability as defined by Nolo’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law (p. 437-455): An implied warranty that a new item will work for its specified purpose. Implied […]

  • Authorized Acts of Agents

    Authorized Acts of Agents (Duties, Liabilities) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of authorized acts of agents. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Duties, Liabilities is provided. Finally, the subject of Agency Relationships in relation with authorized […]

  • Authorized Acts of Agents

    Authorized Acts of Agents (Duties, Liabilities) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of authorized acts of agents. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Duties, Liabilities is provided. Finally, the subject of Agency Relationships in relation with authorized […]

  • Contributory Negligence

    Contributory Negligence in United States Contributory Negligence Definition Failure of one injured by the negligence of another to use ordinary care, which failure is a concurrent cause with that of such other person in producing the injury. (This definition of Contributory Negligence is […]

  • Contributory Negligence

    Contributory Negligence in United States Contributory Negligence Definition Failure of one injured by the negligence of another to use ordinary care, which failure is a concurrent cause with that of such other person in producing the injury. (This definition of Contributory Negligence is […]

  • Tort Liability

    Tort Liability in the United States Note: for information about Strict Liability in Tort, click here. Journalistic Practices, Tort Liability and the Freedom of the Press According to the Encyclopedia of the American Constitution, about its article titled Journalistic Practices, Tort […]

  • Tort Liability

    Tort Liability in the United States Note: for information about Strict Liability in Tort, click here. Journalistic Practices, Tort Liability and the Freedom of the Press According to the Encyclopedia of the American Constitution, about its article titled Journalistic Practices, Tort […]

  • Fitness

    Fitness in the United States Implied Warranty Of Fitness in Plain-English Law Implied Warranty Of Fitness as defined by Nolo’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law (p. 437-455): An implied warranty that applies when someone buys an item for a specific purpose. If the buyer notifies the seller of his […]

  • Cigarette Manufacturers

    Cigarette Manufacturers in the United States Liability of Cigarette Manufacturers This section examines the Liability of Cigarette Manufacturers subject in its related phase of trial. In some cases, other key elements related to trials, such as personal injury, business, and criminal […]

  • Direct Participation

    Direct Participation in the United States Liability of Parent Corporation for Direct Participation in Subsidiary’s Actions This section examines the Liability of Parent Corporation for Direct Participation in Subsidiary’s Actions subject in its related phase of trial. In some cases, other key […]

  • Strict Liability

    Strict Liability in the United States Strict Liability in Environmental Law A standard used to determine whether a particular action or connection with an activity should be the primary basis for holding the actor responsible for damages caused by the activity. The concept does not require […]

  • Computer Information

    Computer Information in the United States Liability for Mishandled Computer Information This section examines the Liability for Mishandled Computer Information subject in its related phase of trial. In some cases, other key elements related to trials, such as personal injury, business, and […]

  • Computer Information

    Computer Information in the United States Liability for Mishandled Computer Information This section examines the Liability for Mishandled Computer Information subject in its related phase of trial. In some cases, other key elements related to trials, such as personal injury, business, and […]

  • Negligence Theory

    Negligence Theory in the United States Negligence is a second possible cause of action for products-liability claimants. A main advantage is that no issues of privity are relevant, but there are often problems of proof; there are a number of robust common-law defenses, and federal preemption […]

  • Negligence Theory

    Negligence Theory in the United States Negligence is a second possible cause of action for products-liability claimants. A main advantage is that no issues of privity are relevant, but there are often problems of proof; there are a number of robust common-law defenses, and federal preemption […]